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Hi Rachel I had the exact same, positive lumbar puncture but negative CTs. I didn't have an MRI or the scan where they send dye through your groin, because of my pregnancy (radiation risks to baby). I didn't receive any treatment, because there is no treatment for an un-identified bleed. I was discharged home and advised to rest. I was told that it was likely a venous bleed that was small and therefore didn't show up on CT. I was discharged and left very confused as to whether or not I had suffered an SAH. The wishy washy diagnosis has since worked in my favour, no driving restrictions, its not written down anywhere that it was a confirmed SAH, just suspected and then not treated for, which helps for things like insurance. After about 6 weeks, my headaches stopped and I felt much better. I will be reviewed later in the year. I hope you feel better soon. X

Another here, loved chocolate had a very sweet tooth not now mind you that is not a bad thing I guess..

I used to love eating extra strong mints, since SAH I can't put a mint in my mouth, i have real problems when brushing my teeth and have to make sure I rinse my mouth out really well. Chocolate was also off the menu but my taste for that has come back. Michelle xx

My tastes did change for a while but seem to have gone back to normal now. I went off tea and drank a lot of squash, that helped with keeping my fluid intake up too. I also found I could not abide alcohol, but unfortunately ( actually fortunately for me ) that has changed and I can now drink it again. Clare xx